Japan Since 1945: The Rise of an Economic Superpower

Introduction - A Note on Conventions - Map - The Vital Legacy of the Past: Japan Before 1945 - Guided Revolution: The Allied Occupation 1945-52 - The Quest for Political Stability and Economic Growth 1953-60 - Boom Time in Japan: High Speed Growth 1960-73 - The Miracle Faulters: The Oil Shocks, the Economy and Politics - The Emergency of the Economic Superpower 1980 to Present - Critical Bibliography